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Patent GB-189820667-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Measuring the Colour Intensity of Coloured Liquids and of Transparent Solid Matter.
Inventor: DOCTE ARMAND CHARLES PHILIPPE
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,667. Le Docte, A. C. P. Sept. 30. Colours, testing.-The transparent liquid or solid to be tested is placed in one of two parallel graduated tubes A in a box J, impervious to light, and a standard liquid in the other which is connected by a flexible tube D with a reservoir E. A rack and pinion raises the reservoir so as to adjust the level as required in the tube B. Light is directed by a mirror, or by two mirrors independently adjustable, through a ground-glass screen K<3>, and thence, by a mirror K<2>, through the two tubes and on to a mirror N, by which the rays are turned horizontal. The light then passes into an optical system consisting of two reflectors or prisms one face of one of which is partially silvered only ; this system throws the light rays which have been passed through tubes into the eye-piece P, where they form two adjacent fields, say concentric circles, which can be readily compared. The reservoir E is moved till the fields are exactly alike in tint, and then, by pressing a lever, two spring doors on the box J are opened and a diaphanous screen on one of them brought into position to expose and clearly show the graduations on the standard liquid tube. The result is read from the top of the instrument by means of mirrors V<1>, V, the latter carried by the reservoir-adjusting slide. If the standard liquid damages rubber, the supply is kept in one of two glass reservoirs connected to the tube A and fitted with stop cocks, the liquid is forced into the tube by squeezing an india-rubber ball, and any liquid to be withdrawn is received into the other reservoir ; or the supply reservoir may be at a high level so that the liquid will flow into the tube A when the stop cock is turned.
Patent GB-189826988-A (GB)
Title: Typewriters.
Inventor: BABCOCK WILLIAM GRAHAM
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 26,988. Babcock, W. G. May 27, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Type-writers.-Relates to the escapement-mechanism of type-writers, the invention being illustrated as applied to a Remington machine. The feed-rack 1 mounted on the carriage 2 gears with a pinion 3 on a shaft journalled in the bracket 4 and bearing at its other end the escapement-wheel 5. The carriage is fed forward by a main spring under control of the escapement-wheel, which is normally in engagement with the dog 8 pivoted under spring control in the dog-rocker 6, which is itself retained under the control of the spring 13 in the position shown in Fig. 1, until thrown forward by the depression of one of the keys. When the dog-rocker is thrown forward, the dog 9 prevents a substantial rotation of the escapement-wheel, while the dog 8 is turned backwards by its controlling-spring so that, on the return of the rocker, it engages with the next tooth of the wheel, which at once urges it back against its forward stop and tensions its controlling-spring. The dog 9 is pivoted upon a vertical axis 24 under the control of a helical spring which tends to keep its working-face in line with that of the dog 8. When, however, the dog 9 engages with the escapement-wheel, the pressure between them causes the dog 9 to turn on its axis until the stop 19 comes in contact with the pin 25 as shown in plan view in Fig. 5. The inclined face of the dog 9 acts as a cam surface tending to restore the dog-rocker to its normal position, and further advantages with respect to fast working are set forth in the Specification. The teeth of the escapement-wheel may be bevelled, and the buffer-stop 15 is set so that the key-levers are slightly flexed when fully depressed.
Patent GB-189902651-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plough.
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 2651. Sharpe, W. T. Feb. 6. Ploughs.-Relates to a single-furrow horse plough having a pulverizing-attachment. The beam a is adjustably supported on a single wheel c. The main axle d is free to move in guides e on the frame, and is carried in a sleeve formed integrally with a lever f pivoted on the shaft i. A spring pawl g on the lever f engages teeth g<1> on the frame a, so as to lock the frame a and wheel e in any adjusted position. The pulverizing-arms l are arranged at the back of the share m, and are positively driven by the gearing shown from the main axle d. The mouldboard n is so shaped as to leave a clear track for the passage of the wheel c when ploughing the adjacent furrow. Arms o are secured at each side near the forward end of the beam, to facilitate the turning of the plough.
Patent GB-189906038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Switches and Apparatus for Electric Motors.
Inventor: HUTCHISON REESE
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 6038. Hutchison, R. March 20. Drawings to Specification. Motors, controlling.-Switches are fitted with electromagnetic locking-devices for preventing the supply of excessive current to the motors.
Patent GB-189912397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors.
Inventor: LERESCHE JULES EMILE
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,397. Leresche, J. E. June 14. Razors.-The removable blade b, having a lug l in the middle of the back, is jammed in a groove e in the handle a by means of a lever d bearing against the lug.
Patent GB-189917946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Toothed Gearing.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,946. Thompson, W. P., [Travis, C. L.]. Sept. 5. Toothed gearing.-On each side of the disc A are mounted rollers B which run upon hollow studs C, seated in recesses in the lugs b, in which they are secured by rivets. The invention is applicable to bevel gearing as in Figs. 2 and 3, to rack and pinion gearing as in Fig. 4, or to spur gearing. Solid teeth may be used on one piece to engage with roller teeth on the other. The studs C may be formed on the lugs, and they may be solid and adapted to be riveted over at the ends,
Patent GB-189921172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: BRIDGE DAVID
Filed: 1899-10-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 21,172. Bridge, R., [Administrator of Bridge, D.]. Oct. 24. Clutches.- Relates to the screw-and-nut mechanism used in friction clutches, such as that described in Specification No. 6004, A.D. 1887. In order to be able to compensate for wear &c., the nut c of the adjusting-screw a is itself made adjustable in the part f of the clutch ; it is formed as a cylinder, with flanges at each end, and is seated in a divided bearing e secured by a cap through which passes a set-screw h. When the set-screw is drawn back, the nut may be turned by means of a tommy-bar inserted in the holes in one of its flanges.
Patent GB-190007015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lighting Gas.
Inventor: BORCHARDT HUGO
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7015. Borchardt, H. April 14. Lighting gas.- The main burner is ignited from a pilot jet h to which the gas supply is cut off when the supply to the main burner is turned on, the pilot jet having b e e n previously ignited by an incandescent platinumwired. When the gas supply to the pilot jet h is turned on and an electric circuit is completed a t k, the wire d is rendered incandescent by the escaping gas impinging upon the wire through which a weak electric current is passing, the current being too weak to render the wire incandescent without the cooperation of the
Patent GB-190007215-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manure Distributor.
Inventor: WIECHELT WILHELM
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 7215. Wiechelt, W., and Hennings, F. April 18. Manuring. - A manure distributer consists of a box a fitted with an agitating-cylinder c carrying sharp disintegrators c<1>, and with a distributing - roller d. The quantity of manure distributed is regulated by an adjustable slide i. This slide is preferably made in two or more sections, which can be separately adjusted by bolts m to compensate for wear &c. The slide is moved by the handle r acting through the wheels p and racks l. The shafts c and d are driven from the axle by gearing e, which may be thrown out of action by moving the coupling-wheel h by means of the handle g.
Patent GB-190010522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Drilling Machines for use in the Manufacture of Chairs, Couches and other Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: WADE HARRY SKEET BROOM JETHRO
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,522. Broom, H. S., and Wade, J. T. June 9. Drilling.-A machine for drilling wood for chairs, couches, and other articles of furniture has a barrel A angularly adjustable in a bearing B and locked by a set-screw C. The barrel carries a suitable number of drill spindles D, with pinions I gearing with an internal gear-wheel G on a spindle F. The wheel G carries a disc H to receive the thrust of the spindles, and runs in an oil bath E which may be protected by a cover. The drills are preferably arranged in pairs, and each pair may be set vertically, horizontally, or inclined at any intermediate angle to the work table, by engaging the screw C in one of a series of holes m in the barrel.
Patent GB-190013131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Celluloid.
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,131. Goldsmith, J. N., and British Xylonite Co. July 20. Celluloid and like compositions. - Camphor is wholly or partly replaced by acetochlorhydrins, which may be prepared by allowing glycerine mixed with acetic acid to absorb@hydrochloric-acid gas, in proportions such as to prevent any glycerine from remaining unaltered; after 12 to 24 hours the mixture is distilled, the required products being obtained between 210‹ and 260‹ C. as colourless liquids. The distillation may be effected under reduced pressure. The products may be re-distilled, neutralized, and decolorized. The Provisional Specification mentions the following other substitutes for camphor : - Acetins or glycerine acetic esters; benzicins, or glycerine benzoic esters ; esters of phthalic acid or anhydride, or of succinic acid, and fatty alcohols ; pulegone, thujone, or oils containing these, such as oil of pennyroyal ; condensation products of acetone or acetone oils with benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde, or formaldehyde. Films made from these materials are stated to be transparent and elastic.
Patent GB-190016578-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Locating Sunken Vessels and other Submerged Objects.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,578. Lake, S. Sept. 18. Sunken ships and objects, raising; submarine explorations, apparatus for making.- Relates to means for determining the position of sunken vessels or other submerged objects. A heavy weight e is suspended at a desired distance below the boat B by a cable g, and on the weight is a guide-pulley d, through which the search-line a passes from the boat B to a similar boat. As the boats travel along parallel courses, the search-line will encounter any object which lies on the ground between the courses, and damage, caused by any consequent sudden tightening of the search-line, is prevented by providing the winding-drums b with mechanism which allows unwinding under stress. The searchline passes through pulleys i<3> on a travelling-piece i, and round a drum m on the boat k from which the travelling-piece is supported. The travelling-piece has sharp forked ends, and it may be provided with a coil through which an electric current can be sent from a source carried by the boat k. Additional travelling-links o connected to lines n detachably secured to the boat B may be employed. In a modification, one of the boats is replaced by an anchored buoy round which the other boat moves.
Patent GB-190017805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Mechanically Propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SPURRIER HENRY
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 17,805. Spurrier, H. Oct. 8. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to means for transmitting rotary motion to the wheels of mechanically-propelled road vehicles in which a buffer connection is employed. Fig. 1 shows in vertical section the gear at one side of the vehicle. The driving-wheels rotate on a non-rotary hollow axle or sleeve f through which the driving-shaft e passes. The sleeve f is formed with spring blocks h, in which are recesses to receive the horn-plates on the underframe of the vehicle, and is enlarged where the driving-shaft is bisected to form a casing g to enclose the compensating-gear c, d. In this casing, which may be formed in flanged halves bolted together, may be formed bearings for the support of the intermediate driving-shaft a. On the outer face of each wheel hub is an annular projection m with integral internal wings, between which are a number of similar radial wings projecting from a flanged hoop o mounted on a tubular part of the hub. Between the two sets of wings rubber blocks s are inserted. The hoops o are driven by teeth on dished plates q secured on the squared ends of the driving-shaft e. The two parts of the divided driving-shaft are held together by a tension rod t.
Patent GB-190109608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Studs of Fastenings for Petticoats, Bodices and the like
Inventor: ABRAHAMS GEORGES
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 9608. Abrahams, G. May 8. Stud-and-eye fastenings.-Relates to spring studs or fastenings for petticoats, bodices, gloves, and the like. The fasten ing consists of two pieces, each of which is provided with small holes c by which it is sewn to a fabric or to a part of a garment. The back part b is dished and split at one side in order to convert it into a spring, and at the centre a hole is provided which is rather smaller than the rounded head of the front part a, which has to be pushed through it.
Patent GB-190109829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9829. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wedmore, E. B. May 11. Cut-outs.-A dash-pot is connected to the moving or operatirg part of a circuit-breaker, and so arranged that considerable resistance is made to part of the movement, and so prevents the operation of the circuit-breaker with a momentary overload. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the plunger L works in a vessel M, the lower part of which is constricted. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement producing the same effect.
Patent GB-190111173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ingrain Carpet Fabrics
Inventor: KEEFER WILLIAM BAIRD
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 11,173. Keeper, W. B. May 30. Carpets; ingrain fabrics.-Consists of an ingrain fabric for carpets, in which the main weft threads a are bound together by warp threads 1, 2, and additional figuring warp threads 3, 4 are secured by binding weft threads b in alternate sheds so as to form the pattern on opposite sides of the fabric alternately. The Figures show several methods of arranging the several warp and weft threads. In the method shown in Fig. 4, two figuring and binding weft threads b<1> are used, instead of a single binding-thread b and an ordinary weft thread a, as shown in the other Figures.
Patent GB-190113256-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Process for Transferring Several Telegrams in Both Directions by Means of a Single Wire.
Inventor: SCHARF ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,256. Scharf, R. June 29. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of telegraphy by which a number of messages can be sent along a single line by means of timed electric oscillations, each transmitter being arranged to produce an oscillation of definite wave length. At the receiving-station each receiver relay or coherer is connected to the line at two points arranged to correspond to the centres of the ventral segments. Fig. 4 shows the arrangements for quadruplex telegraphy, in which two transmitters are shown at each end acting inductively on the inductance portions of the line d. The receivers are shown acting either inductively through relays or by means of coherers. One or both ends of the line should be insulated.
Patent GB-190117466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wrapping Machines.
Inventor: MORTON JOHN WADDELL
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 17,466. Morton, J. W., and Morton, W. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Shearing. - In a machine for wrapping - up caramels &c., a circular revolving knife is employed to sever the tinfoil wrapper from the web.
Patent GB-190123175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' and analogous Berths.
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 23,175. Hoskins & Sewell and Johnson, C. Nov. 16. Berths which may be turned from the vertical to the horizontal position or vice versa by a simple swinging m o v e - ment comprise a berth frame a provided with studs f, g, which successively pivot t in pockets c, d on a pair of fixed beari n g - brackets b. When the berth frame a is turned down into the horizontal position for use, the studs f are pivoted i the pockets c, Fig. 2, and the end-members a<1> abut against stops h,j. As the frame i s turned into the vertical or out - of - the - way position, Fig. 4, it pivots u p o n the studs and pockets f, c until the studs g enter the pockets d, Fig. 3, which then serve as the pivots during the completion of the turning movement, the studs f pushing aside the pivoted gravity catches i and entering pockets e, wherein they are retained by the descent of the catches. Any form of stops or abutments may be substituted for the pockets e, or they may be replaced by self-acting or other catches. As a modification, the studs may be formed on the fixed brackets, and the pockets on the berth frame. The brackets, whether formed with the pockets or with the studs, are made in a single casting to reduce the cost of manufacture.
Patent GB-190200218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heating Stoves or Fires.
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 218. Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood, E. P. Jan. 3. Gas fires.-The stove framework is provided with brackets or shelves A<1> upon which the detachable burner plate B is placed. On the extreme right and left of the plate B are formed inclines B", while studs or projections D<1> are formed on the burner D and slide up these inclines, so that, while the burner is being placed over or being removed from the burner plate, it clears the gas jet C. The jet C is connected to the supply pipe C<2>, which is passed upwards through an opening in the burner plate and is secured by a nut C<11>. On each side of the jet C portions are cut out of the burner plate to admit the air required for combustion ; this construction prevents lighting-back. Above the row of burner nozzles are placed metal or firebrick frets E, with or without pins E<1> projecting over the flames. Behind the frets are arranged incandescent balls G. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, an incandescent fabric H is supported over the jets between the frets, while. in that shown in Fig. 5, only one fret is employed, and a row of incandescent mantles is supported above the flames. The n antles, frets, and balls may be vertically movable to allow of lighting. The air-supply device shown in Fig. 7 consists of a chamber B<111> having baffle-plates B<1111>, and-leads to the burner D. Asbestos tbreads, treated with rare earths, may be attached to the frets or fireballs. Red tiles may line the stove to act as heatdeflectors.
Patent GB-190203656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Cartons or Tubes from Creased Paper-board.
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3656. Thompson & Norris Manufaoturing Co., [Chapin, W. G.]. Feb. 12. Paper tubes.- Relates to machines for folding, glueing, and cutting off cartons, or tubes made from creased paperboard, to be used for packing purposes. The machine is shown in Fig. 1, the delivery and cutting end of the machine in Fig. 3, the gripping-device of the feed-mechanism in Fig. 9, and the completed expanded carton Y in Fig. 13. Fig. 6 is a sectional view of the cutting-mechanism, and Fig. 15 shows one of rotary folding-rollers 2 mounted on the disc-like base 2<a> which is rotatably mounted in the bearer 3. The paper-board strip a passes over the discs 2<a> and the marginal flaps y are gradually turned up and in and folded down. The strip then passes under the fixed guides 6 and under the flattening-roller 7. The hinging-strip z is fed to the glue-applying roller 9 and down to the guide 11, where it is applied to the carton strip. Beyond the guide 11, the folded carton strip passes under the steam heater or dryer 13, which rests on the strip while the strip is stationary, and is raised from the strip by the cam 15 on the shaft 16 while the strip is being fed forwards by the gripper carriage 38. The heater 13 may be raised when required by hand. The glue or gum roller 9 and the shaft 16 are driven by belts or chains from the main driving-shaft 26 of the machine. The feeding-mechanism consists of the grippers 42, 43, Fig. 9, with means for opening and closing the jaws and means for moving the grippers to and fro for intermittently feeding the carton strip. The feed-crank has an adjustable wrist to vary the crank throw, and the square shaft 50 is driven from the shaft 26 through the bevel gears 52. The cam 49 slides along and rotates with the shaft 50, and holds the jaws closed while feeding. The cutting-mechanism comprises the knife-gate 55 which carries the knife 57 to cut the strip supported on the broad extremity 29<a> of the bed 29. The presser-foot 58 holds the carton strip firmly while being cut. The strip bearers 3 are made curved to fit the strip and afford a proper support.
Patent GB-190207145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Recoiling Gun-carriages or Gun Barrels.
Inventor: HAUSSNER KONRAD
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 7145. Haussner, K. March 24. Mountings. - Relates to recoil apparatus, a sectional plan of which is shown. The brake rod A recoils between the wedges H, which are carried back with it, compressing the brake springs i<2>, i<2>. Upon the return of the gun to battery by the spring S, the wedges H are carried forwards; thereby releasing the brake pressure. The rod A tapers towards the front, so that the brake friction decreases during the recoil.
Patent GB-190208931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS WHITCOMB
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 8931. Smith, T. W. April 17. Incandescent gas burwers.-An incandescent gas burner is provided with one or more branch connections B and taps, for lighting tapers, melting wax, &c., the connections being below the bye-pass where one is used. A mica or other smoke screen may be fitted over the branch burner. To facilitate packing, the bye-pass supply tube is omitted, and a groove a is formed partially round the main tap, and a passage a<1> is made in the body. The nipple a' is also screwed internally to receive an ordinary burner instead of the incandescent burner.
Patent GB-190211112-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Leg-guard for Cricket and Football Players.
Inventor: RICHMOND CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,112. Richmond, C. E. May 15. Guards for games.-Relates to leg-guards for cricket and football, and consists in providing pneumatic tubes b immediately behind cane or other protecting-strips e and on the side of the guard next the wearer. The tubes, if any, which cover the knee are horizontal, those above the knee being vertical and covered with thinner protecting-material than the others. The pneumatic tubes are preferably all connected up together and provided with a single inflating-valve c, which curves behind the wearer's leg.